Parish Life

January 6,
2015 marked the 70th Anniversary of the Epiphany Pageant and Reception at
Grace Episcopal Church, Ponca City.

The Pageant,
with the children dressed in authentic costume, included the Nativity
Pageant, Apostolic Succession and the Festival of Lights.

The guests,
holding lighted candles, exited the church singing "Onward Christian
Soldiers" symbolically ready to spread the Word of Christ into the world.
The Epiphany Reception always includes a cake with a special ring in it. The
person receiving the cake with the ring is the king or queen for the year.
Last year's king, Winston Henry not only had a special Epiphany cake, but
also baked and decorated his specialty, three cheesecakes, to the delight of
the 100+ guests in attendance.

Since this
year was the 70th Anniversary, we honored the former kings and queens that
were present. Each received a gold paper

crown,
decorated with colorful beads. Finally, the ring was discovered in a piece
of cake by Marcia Davis, the new Queen of Epiphany.

St. Francis of Assisi Statue
Dedication and Blessing of the Animals
October 3, 2010

Easter 2010

Easter 2008

Youth Conference
"One Bread, One Body"
Feb 29 - Mar 2, 2008

Here are some pictures from the Youth Conference held at
Grace in early March. Pam Belzer chaired the event. Elsie Wodnik was
in charge of the food. Our new bishop (The Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny) was
here Friday and Saturday.

Christmas Season Gatherings
2005

Thursday, May 5, 2005, Sandy
Bishop gave a talk on "hats" for the spring ECW meeting and luncheon.
Joan Dick is modeling one of them. Everyone brought salads and we
enjoyed them after Sandy's interesting presentation.

EYC treated to a progressive
dinner several Sundays ago. Hustons had hors d'oeuvres; we had salad
(pictured); Holmes had spaghetti and Howards had dessert. This is
a great bunch of well-mannered kids who have much respect for the older
members. The conversation was lively and interesting. Fun time had by
all, including the adults! -
Marcia Davis

Sunday, April 24, 2005 - the EYC
gave a mystery presentation along with an Italian dinner as a fund
raiser for their upcoming trip to San Antonio this summer. This is just
one of many fund raisers. May 15 will be chili dogs and Bingo.

Some church members
donated fancy desserts. Each table submitted donations to EYC. The table
with the highest amount was able to select the dessert of its choice.
Pictured is my toffee/almond cheesecake. - Marcia Davis

Frozen
casseroles, baked goods, specialty foods and Grace Church Cookbooks will be
offered for sale at Grace Episcopal Church Women's Food Fair on Saturday, Nov.
20. The event is planned for 9 a.m. until "sold out" at the Parish Hall of the
church, 109 North Thirteenth, with entry from Thirteenth Street. Proceeds will
go toward local outreach programs. The public is invited to attend. Preparing
for the fair are, left to right, Pat Bowen, treasurer; Virginia Stephenson, vice
president and Phyllis Kennedy, president.
(Credit-The Ponca City News 11/14/04)